http://www.sheknows.com/authors/alicia-french/articles Tue, 29 May 2012 17:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961683/nuclear-bluefin-tuna-likely-to-decrease-over-time A recent study found higher-than-normal levels of radioactive material in fish caught after the Japan earthquake. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961683/nuclear-bluefin-tuna-likely-to-decrease-over-time Alicia French Thu, 31 May 2012 10:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/961673/the-many-benefits-of-coconut-oil We vote "healthy" -- and there are several reasons that back us up. Coconut oil offers a variety of benefits whether used in cooking or as a beauty treatment. You’ll want to be sure you get in on this trend for the sake of your health. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/961673/the-many-benefits-of-coconut-oil Alicia French Mon, 21 May 2012 16:50:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961047/food-recall-river-ranch-foods-bagged-lettuce Bagged lettuce, sold nationwide under various brand names, is being recalled due to possible listeria contamination. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961047/food-recall-river-ranch-foods-bagged-lettuce Alicia French Tue, 29 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/961007/tool-box-basics-for-20-somethings If you are a 20-something girl, out on your own, you may find yourself fixing and updating things around your home more than you used to. A few basic tools on hand can turn you into a handywoman in no time flat. You may save some cash on a service call, but you'll also have a new sense of independence. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/961007/tool-box-basics-for-20-somethings Alicia French Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/961003/products-and-tips-to-keep-your-pets-cool-this-summer Depending on where you live, your pets may relish the warmer air. But the summer heat can be downright dangerous. Keep your furry friends cool this summer with some of our favorite products. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/961003/products-and-tips-to-keep-your-pets-cool-this-summer Alicia French Mon, 28 May 2012 10:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/960997/am-i-ready-to-own-a-dog You are on your own with no one to answer to and no one to get permission from before you make big decisions. One of the most common decisions people consider is whether or not they should get a pet. As fun and adorable as our furry companions are, they are a big commitment too. Before you fall in love with a dog, considering several factors will likely make both your life and a new pet's life better. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/960997/am-i-ready-to-own-a-dog Alicia French Sun, 20 May 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960873/food-recall-gills-chopped-red-onions California-based Gill’s Onions is voluntarily recalling more than a ton of packaged, chopped red onions due to possible listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported as of yet. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960873/food-recall-gills-chopped-red-onions Alicia French Thu, 24 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960469/top-10-preservatives-and-additives-to-avoid According to the FDA, natural flavoring doesn't necessarily mean it comes from fresh-picked berries or recently plucked produce. Natural flavoring can constitute just about any substance derived from a natural source -- including animal excretions. Yum! You may quickly overlook these ingredients due to their impossible-to-pronounce names, but you should know that these chemicals also make an appearance in things you would never eat -- like jet fuel. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960469/top-10-preservatives-and-additives-to-avoid Alicia French Tue, 22 May 2012 07:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960319/the-best-drought-tolerant-plants If you live in a hot and dry climate, keeping your garden lush can add up to big water bills at the end of the month. Several plants in addition to cactus can thrive in low-water conditions and many will do just as well even if you are in a wetter climate. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960319/the-best-drought-tolerant-plants Alicia French Fri, 18 May 2012 09:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960009/the-best-plants-for-shade If your yard is privy to big shady trees, your garden may be lacking a little color. Most brightly colored flowers rely on at least a few hours of sunlight each day in order to look their best. Having a shady yard doesn't mean that you have to give up on your garden; you just have to know what to plant! If you need more color, consider adding other elements to the garden to provide color. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960009/the-best-plants-for-shade Alicia French Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/959755/best-us-wine-country-destinations-outside-of-california When we think of wine country in the US, images of Napa Valley or Sonoma are likely to fill our heads. However, several other states offer wine country that is just as beautiful and even a little unexpected, making a trip to wine country more feasible than you think. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/959755/best-us-wine-country-destinations-outside-of-california Alicia French Tue, 08 May 2012 12:41:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/959717/dominos-gluten-free-pizza-crust-and-free-cone-day-at-haagen-dazs Domino's pizza adds a new gluten-free crust to their lineup of menu items, and Haagen-Dazs is celebrating summer with a free ice cream cone today at some of their locations. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/959717/dominos-gluten-free-pizza-crust-and-free-cone-day-at-haagen-dazs Alicia French Mon, 14 May 2012 20:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/959585/diy-no-sew-burlap-table-runner Table runners are a great way to add some interest to your table and be able to easily change your decor without spending a lot of cash. This particular table runner will cost less than 10 bucks and can be customized in any way you see fit. Consider using different colored ribbons, different embellishments or even different fabric for the base. This table runner was meant to prepare my table for all the patriotic holidays coming our way and to pay homage to summertime picnics. Best of all -- no sewing, so just about everyone can complete this project. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/959585/diy-no-sew-burlap-table-runner Alicia French Mon, 14 May 2012 09:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959293/tips-on-staging-your-home-for-a-quick-sale Selling your home can be a stressful process filled with mixed emotions. Having it sit on the market for weeks on end doesn’t make the situation any better. With a few simple tips that are free or relatively cheap, you’ll set your home apart from the other options buyers will see to help you get a quick sale. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959293/tips-on-staging-your-home-for-a-quick-sale Alicia French Tue, 08 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959287/make-a-butterfly-garden Truth be told, butterflies don’t offer any major benefit to your garden but they are pretty to look at. They are generally attracted to bright flowers so creating a garden they love will be just as pleasing to you as it is to them. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959287/make-a-butterfly-garden Alicia French Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/958465/teens-drink-hand-sanitizer-to-get-drunk In recent news, it turns out teens are failing all courses in common sense but acing tests related to creative ways to get drunk. First it was vodka shots in the eye ball, then tampons soaked in booze and now the rebellious but not so wise teens are turning to hand sanitizer to get their latest buzz. This begs the question, what is going on in the world today that requires teens to need a drink so badly and to completely disregard all common sense while trying to get their fix? And of course the other question, WTF? http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/958465/teens-drink-hand-sanitizer-to-get-drunk Alicia French Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:28:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/958263/woman-collapses-at-heart-attack-grill Heart Attack Grill lives up to its name again this week when a woman collapsed in their Las Vegas restaurant. This marks the second person to fall victim to their horrifically caloric food in less than a year. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/958263/woman-collapses-at-heart-attack-grill Alicia French Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/958229/plants-that-are-toxic-to-pets Some dogs will eat just about anything in their reach. Rocks, weeds, socks … nothing is off-limits for some pets. When you're planning your garden you may want to consider avoiding poisonous plants or put them only in areas pets can't reach. Regardless of how gorgeous a plant is, it's not worth a trip to the vet, or worse yet, the loss of a pet. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/958229/plants-that-are-toxic-to-pets Alicia French Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:17:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/958121/create-a-garden-hummingbirds-will-love Even if you think bird-watching is a little lame, there are upsides to having the winged creatures in your yard -- I can think of no better reason than the fact that they eat bugs. Although some birds can also be a nuisance since they can make a mess and they may even go after your veggies, hummingbirds are gorgeous, and just buzz around and provide a little outdoor entertainment. Adding a few of their favorite plants to your yard will ensure you have the little birds whizzing around all season. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/958121/create-a-garden-hummingbirds-will-love Alicia French Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:26:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/957663/companion-gardening-tips Between pests, weeds, fertilizers and fungus, organic gardening can be a challenge. Once you’ve tried it, you soon realize why it can be so expensive in the grocery store. However, some people swear by companion gardening, and all it takes is a little planning to have the organic garden of your dreams. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/957663/companion-gardening-tips Alicia French